Most vegetable soups are delicious, but are often missing protein - a critical macronutrient that the body needs at every meal and snack. Not only do the cannellini beans in this silky soup provide protein, they also provide fiber, vitamin C and magnesium - three nutrients that most of us can use more of for a healthy gut and immune system. And, the nutritional benefits don’t stop there! This soup features butternut squash, which is known for being an amazing source of Vitamin A (in the form of beta carotene, this is a nutrient critical for both healthy eyes and a strong immune system). You’re going to fall in love with Danielle’s recipe. By simply caramelizing some of the ingredients, the resulting soup is rich, creamy and addictive.
Butternut, Apple & White Bean Soup
Yields
14 cups
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 cups organic chicken stock or mushroom stock
- 6 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 4 cups sweet onion (2 large) sliced
- 4 cups gala apples (3 large) chopped
- 3 cups organic cannellini beans, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
- Olive oil
- Celtic sea salt
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Directions
- Heat 2-3 Tbs. olive oil in large stockpot (at least 8 quarts) over medium to high heat.
- Add onions and sprinkle 1/16 tsp celtic sea salt, cook until transparent (about 5-7 minutes) stirring often.
- Mix in cubes of raw butternut squash and apples, tossing with onions and oil often. Cook 5 minutes until soft on the outside and a bit caramelized.
- Add cannellini beans and stock.
- Bring to boil, cover and drop to low heat. Let simmer until butternut squash and apples are soft and fork can cut easily, approximately 20 minutes.
- Puree soup until silky smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to high speed blender. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
- Set aside enough soup for baby’s meals. Stir in Celtic sea salt, starting with 1 tsp and increasing by ⅛ tsp to desired taste.
For the ages
For Babies: BLW
A silky soup that allows your baby to practice drinking and spoon feeding!
Portion Size:
1- 2 Tbs.
Ingredients:
Pureed soup
Serving Tip(s):Serve warm soup in a tiny bowl with a tiny spoon, or serve smooth soup in a tiny cup for drinking. Sprinkle in cinnamon for a flavorful addition. Let your baby eat as much as he wants.
For Babies: Traditional
The glee your little one will exude when he tastes this silky soup will bring a smile to your face.
Portion Size:
1- 2 Tbs.
Ingredients:
Pureed soup
Serving Tip(s):Serve warm soup in a tiny bowl. Sprinkle in cinnamon for a flavorful addition. Let your baby eat as much as he desires.
For Toddlers
This soup is so silky your toddler could slurp it up in a silly straw or with a spoon!
Portion Size:
3- 4 Tbs.
Ingredients:
Pureed soup, cinnamon (optional), crushed toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Serving Tip(s):Mix in a sprinkle of cinnamon and crushed toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired. Serve warm soup in a happy bowl with toddler-sized spoon.
For Grown-Ups
This velvety soup will evoke memories of fancy dinners and wine in real glass goblets!
Portion Size:
½ to 1 cup soup
Ingredients:
Pureed soup, cinnamon (optional), crushed toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Serving Tip(s):Serve hot. Mix in a sprinkle of cinnamon and top with toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.
